The Chocolate Companion

by Chantal Coady

You don't have to be a connoisseur to love chocolate, and even if you're not, you'll love this book! What more needs to be said about a book that guides chocoholics through the wonders and joys of the world's best chocolates? Filled with mouth-watering images of the best chocolates from the best chocolate makers around the world, The Chocolate Companion is an invaluable guide to those who want to learn all they can about the world's favorite treat! Go beyond dark or milk chocolate to discover the many exotic flavors now being created, including Earl Grey and cardamom-flavored chocolate. Learn the secrets behind the art of couverture and its effect on the taste and texture of fine chocolate. Each chocolate is analyzed in detail, with valuable tasting notes and details of seasonal specialties and availability.

Genres: Food

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[TammyJo Eckhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed bag here with vague information about the reviewing process, uneven reviews that do not always include the same information, even a review of the writer's own shop! Lovely photos, good background on chocolate, excellent basic facts and nice advice for tasting. Makes this rating very average.

[Danielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first 30 pages included a succinct yet informative history of chocolate and the chocolate making process. The pictures included in this introduction made it all the more powerful. The rest of the book was detailed notes on specific chocolatiers and their shops, which is not useful unless you live near one.

[Trina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and interesting book about chocolate. The only thing I wished is that she made her reviews more standardized or based on an exact system. She didn't really explain her reasonings for her ratings on various companies.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

love this book. gives lots of reference to different chocolates out there.

[Nahirannette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book to read about chocolate and how it is made. If you read it may get you hunger.

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected but a great book on chocolates sold around the world.